Is Dandong expensive?
An 8-day trip to Dandong costs about $4,023 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,012 each, or $503 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $3,150; done well, about $5,762. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
China · coast · history · nature
8 days · 2 adults · October · 5,950 miles each way · Visa required (~$140 per person)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,968 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $238 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $240 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $176 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $3,150 |
| likely $1,827–$4,473 · $1,575 per person · $394 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,968 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $567 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $496 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $384 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $4,023 |
| likely $2,333–$5,713 · $2,012 per person · $503 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,968 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,218 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $976 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $400 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $768 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $5,762 |
| likely $3,342–$8,182 · $2,881 per person · $720 per day · auto confidence | |
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